Key Things to Know about Short Term Rental availability

• Not all properties qualify for STR licenses

• Some HOAs restrict rentals

• Taxes and fees apply

• Property management is often needed

Short Term Rental Regulations Quick Guide by Town 

Unincorporated Summit County (Keystone, Copper Mountain, Wildernest, Dillon Valley)

• Zones: Divided into "Resort Overlay" (copper, parts of Keystone/Breckenridge) and "Neighborhood" (residential) zones.

• License Caps: Strict, low caps exist in Neighborhood Zones. As of Jan 2026, many basins are over capacity, meaning no new licenses are issued until numbers fall.

• Waitlist: The Snake River, Lower/Upper Blue, and Ten Mile basins have active waitlists.

• Booking Limitations: Neighborhood zones are limited to 35 bookings per year (not nights).

• Primary Residence: If a property is a primary residence, a license is required but does not count toward the cap.

• Resort Zone: No caps and unlimited nights in designated resort areas.

Town of Breckenridge

• Zones & Caps: Uses a four-zone system. Licenses are capped, and waitlists are extremely long in residential zones (Zones 3).

• Fees: High regulatory fees, calculated based on studio/bedroom, often over $700+ per year.

• Responsible Agent: Must respond to issues within 60 minutes.

• Transferability: Licenses are not transferable upon sale of the property.

Town of Frisco

• License Cap: Limited to 25% of total residential housing stock (approx. 900 licenses). As of early 2026, the cap is reached, and a long waitlist is in place (12-14 month wait).

• Occupancy: 2 persons per bedroom, plus 4 additional occupants.

• License Validity: Expires annually on April 30.

Town of Dillon

• Occupancy: 2 persons per bedroom plus two additional occupants.

• Parking: Strict requirements (one space per bedroom plus one additional).

• License Renewal: Expires May 31 each year.

Town of Silverthorne

• Occupancy: 2 people per bedroom plus two additional occupants.

• Responsible Agent: Must respond within 60 minutes.

• License Cycle: Renewals are required annually at the end of the year.

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Why This Matters for Buyers

Two homes at the same price can have very different income potential depending on:

• Location

• Zoning

• Rental eligibility

Key STR Considerations

• Licensing requirements

• Local taxes and fees

• HOA restrictions

• Occupancy limits

Breckenridge Rental Demand

Breckenridge remains one of the highest-demand STR markets in Colorado, driven by:

• Ski tourism

• Summer travel

• Festivals and events

Pro Tip

Always verify:

• STR eligibility

• Rental history (if available)

• HOA rules

before making an offer.

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